Phoenix looked scary today

[Gin N Juice]

Atalnta gave away Sheed to the Pistons. Atlanta basically gave away Diaw. I agree. in Hawks.

They also traded Viktor Sanikidze to us, let's hope he turns into something as well.

[101A]

Try a little context next time.

I never said almost so don't put words in my mouth.

Close means both teams scored in the 90's and the game wasn't decided until the last minute.
Not bad for a team that according to Aggie plays absolutely NO defense.

How many possessions in a row did the Spurs score on in games 1 & 2 in the 4th quarter?

The games weren't close, but they were predictable. The score was close.

With Tony's improved ability to get into the lane and finish at will against GOOD defensive teams, the Spurs ability to finish against the Suns will be that much better.

[SirChaz]

How many possessions in a row did the Spurs score on in games 1 & 2 in the 4th quarter?

The games weren't close, but they were predictable. The score was close.

With Tony's improved ability to get into the lane and finish at will against GOOD defensive teams, the Spurs ability to finish against the Suns will be that much better.

Parker is great but he doesn't have quite the quickness advantage against the Suns that he has against most teams.

The Suns did a good job denying his penetration into the lane the second game.

The Suns know they don't have anyone to matchup against Duncan. One of their keys against the Spurs is stopping Parker's penetration, going under screens, and making him shoot jumpers.

Like I said to Aggie earlier:
In any event it should be an interesting matchup on Thursday.

[mavsfan1000]

So now the suns finally beat the mavs this year they are better than them? The mavs did blow that game but I am pretty sure the mavs>suns.

[Obstructed_View]

So now the suns finally beat the mavs this year they are better than them? The mavs did blow that game but I am pretty sure the mavs>suns.

According to you the Mavs are better than the Spurs. The only reason the Mavs lost is because they were feeling down because Devin Harris was injured.

By the way, if you always blow big games, that makes you worse than the team that wins.

[picnroll]

Amare's Other Knee Has Fluid Buildup
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6th March, 2006 - 1:11 pm
East Valley Tribune - After a very strenuous workout on Thursday in Phoenix. Stoudemire has a fluid buildup in his right knee, likely from favoring it in workouts while shying away from pressuring his surgically repaired left knee.

He hasn’t worked out basketball-wise for three straight days, although he did some strengthening work before Sunday’s game with Dallas.

“I’m sure I’ve asked a little too much of it,” Stoudemire said, rubbing the knee before the game. “It’s just a little buildup, but it’s a warning to make sure I’m ready before making the next step.” [READ]

[Joepa]

That is no good for the Suns.

[JMarkJohns]

Again, it's funny that all the Suns fans show up thinking the team is relevant after they finally beat what they perceive to be a good team.

Yeah, I was really tootin' the Suns horn when I said this in the second post of this very thread...

They showed up for one quarter. Phoenix needs to learn how to play for a whole game.

They are allowing an unholy amount of points lately. This year's team has had injury issues, so I can understand some aspects, but their defense needs to get back to where it was around Christmas time. I believe they were top-5 in defensive FG% and were top-10 in limiting offensive rebounding.

Now they are middle to late of the pack.

Good Lord, the fellas here can be ignorant of all the facts.

[mavsfan1000]

According to you the Mavs are better than the Spurs. The only reason the Mavs lost is because they were feeling down because Devin Harris was injured.

By the way, if you always blow big games, that makes you worse than the team that wins.

Well who has the better record against the top 4 teams? The spurs or the mavs? So based on your theory the Pistons are the best team.

[leemajors]

Amare's Other Knee Has Fluid Buildup
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6th March, 2006 - 1:11 pm
East Valley Tribune - After a very strenuous workout on Thursday in Phoenix. Stoudemire has a fluid buildup in his right knee, likely from favoring it in workouts while shying away from pressuring his surgically repaired left knee.

He hasn’t worked out basketball-wise for three straight days, although he did some strengthening work before Sunday’s game with Dallas.

“I’m sure I’ve asked a little too much of it,” Stoudemire said, rubbing the knee before the game. “It’s just a little buildup, but it’s a warning to make sure I’m ready before making the next step.” [READ]

good thing he skipped from 1v1 to 5v5. suns really dropped the ball letting him go back to 5v5 that fast. caution is of the utmost importance when dealing with this sort of career threatening injury. i am not an amare fan by any means, but i don't like to see setbacks of this sort happen to anyone.

[SirChaz]

So now the suns finally beat the mavs this year they are better than them? The mavs did blow that game but I am pretty sure the mavs>suns.

The Suns blew the first game of the year to the Mavs.

So what.


Mavs still think last years Mavs team was better than last years Suns team.

[Kori Ellis]

Amare's Other Knee Has Fluid Buildup
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6th March, 2006 - 1:11 pm
East Valley Tribune - After a very strenuous workout on Thursday in Phoenix. Stoudemire has a fluid buildup in his right knee, likely from favoring it in workouts while shying away from pressuring his surgically repaired left knee.

He hasn’t worked out basketball-wise for three straight days, although he did some strengthening work before Sunday’s game with Dallas.

“I’m sure I’ve asked a little too much of it,” Stoudemire said, rubbing the knee before the game. “It’s just a little buildup, but it’s a warning to make sure I’m ready before making the next step.” [READ]

That sucks. I like Amare; hopefully they bring him along slowly and do everything right for his long-term health.

[reader]

That sucks. I like Amare; hopefully they bring him along slowly and do everything right for his long-term health.

The Suns currently have an 8 game lead over the Clippers in their division. The way the Suns have been able to win, despite their injury situation, I do not see them rushing Amare back.

James Jones, one of the bench players is now being put on the IR list with turf-toe. Good thing they got Tim Thomas, or their bench would be even shorter.

Saw this on another site, list of players who are out for the Suns.
Amare
Grant
K Thomas
Jones
Skita
Thompson

[Sunz Fan]

Chaz,

The Suns don't play defense. I can't say it any plainer. They'll score about 110 PPG if they meet the Spurs this year in the playoffs, problem is the Spurs will score about 120 PPG.

For your information, the Suns are one of the best defensive teams in the league. Because of the Suns blistering pace, other teams score more points per game against the Suns. Defensive efficiency is a more reliable indicator. The Suns are one of the best defensive teams in the NBA. As of today they rank 5th.

http://www.knickerblogger.net/stats/2006/d_de.htm

http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/holli...26league%3dnba

By the way, congrats on your win over the Mavs. I guessed the Spurs showed them who's top dog.

[JMarkJohns]

For your information, the Suns are one of the best defensive teams in the league. Because of the Suns blistering pace, other teams score more points per game against the Suns. Defensive efficiency is a more reliable indicator. The Suns are one of the best defensive teams in the NBA. As of today they rank 5th.

http://www.knickerblogger.net/stats/2006/d_de.htm

http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/holli...26league%3dnba

By the way, congrats on your win over the Mavs. I guessed the Spurs showed them who's top dog.

Yes, but around December, I believe the Suns were #1 in the same statistical rankings. #1 ot #5 isn't horrible, but it's enough. I assume this is overall for the season, which means it's not indictive of their defense the past month.

They haven't been very good (defensively) in a while.